Solomon vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Solomon Rank #418
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #418 for Solomon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Solomon ___

  • Solomon James
  • Solomon Ezra
  • Solomon Elijah
  • Solomon Tobias
  • Solomon Nathaniel
  • Solomon Wise

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Solomon

Ezra Elijah Naomi Miriam Tobias

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solomon or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Solomon at #418 in the United States.

What do Solomon and Stephen mean?

Solomon means "man of peace" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Solomon and Stephen boy or girl names?

Solomon is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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